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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Call for dialysis nurse certification to boost Malaysia's healthcare workforce
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has been urged to introduce a specialised dialysis nurse certification to strengthen Malaysia's nursing workforce and improve the quality of patient care nationwide. Chairman of the Maaedicare Charitable Foundation, Tunku Datuk Yaacob Khyra, said such certification could address the growing shortage of dialysis nurses and help manage rising healthcare costs due to staff turnover. Speaking at An Enchanted Evening – A Gala for Giving 2025, Maaedicare's annual fundraiser held here last night, Yaacob proposed a streamlined two-month training programme designed to equip nurses with specialised skills in dialysis treatment. "With this certification, I believe dialysis nurses could earn a higher salary than general nurses, in recognition of their specialised role," he said. He said the certification would allow Renal Nurses, who undergo six months of advanced training, to focus on more complex clinical tasks, such as operating theatre procedures, thereby ensuring their expertise is used more effectively. Yaacob also highlighted that many fully trained Renal Nurses, after completing costly, employer-funded training, often leave Malaysia for better opportunities abroad, particularly in the Middle East. "A tiered training structure, distinguishing the roles of Dialysis Nurses and Renal Nurses, would help reduce the financial impact of such staff losses on our healthcare system," he said. The event was graced by the Patron of the Maaedicare Charitable Foundation, Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, and Tunku Ampuan Besar Negri Sembilan Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud. Also present were Her Highness Tan Sri Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz Almarhum Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'Adzam Shah, Tunku Temenggong Kedah; Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad; and Maaedicare Charitable Foundation Chief Executive Officer Anne Rajasaikaran. The fundraiser successfully raised RM600,000 in combined cash and in-kind donations. The proceeds will go towards enhancing kidney care at 11 dialysis centres, upgrading diagnostic capabilities at the Cardiac Diagnostic Centre, and expanding free health screenings through its two Klinik Amal Percuma clinics nationwide. Since its founding in 1994, the Maaedicare Charitable Foundation has subsidised dialysis treatment for over 32,000 patients and continues to expand access to cardiac services and free medical screenings for vulnerable communities. – Bernama
Barnama
4 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
Call For Dialysis Nurse Certification To Boost Malaysia's Healthcare Workforce
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry has been urged to introduce a specialised Dialysis Nurse certification to strengthen Malaysia's nursing workforce and improve the quality of patient care nationwide. Chairman of the Maaedicare Charitable Foundation, Tunku Datuk Yaacob Khyra, said such certification could address the growing shortage of dialysis nurses and help manage rising healthcare costs due to staff turnover. Speaking at An Enchanted Evening – A Gala for Giving 2025, Maaedicare's annual fundraiser held here last night, Yaacob proposed a streamlined two-month training programme designed to equip nurses with specialised skills in dialysis treatment. 'With this certification, I believe dialysis nurses could earn a higher salary than general nurses, in recognition of their specialised role,' he said. He added that the certification would allow Renal Nurses, who undergo six months of advanced training, to focus on more complex clinical tasks, such as operating theatre procedures, thereby ensuring their expertise is used more effectively. Yaacob also highlighted that many fully trained Renal Nurses, after completing costly, employer-funded training, often leave Malaysia for better opportunities abroad, particularly in the Middle East. 'A tiered training structure, distinguishing the roles of Dialysis Nurses and Renal Nurses, would help reduce the financial impact of such staff losses on our healthcare system,' he said. The event was graced by the Patron of the Maaedicare Charitable Foundation, Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, and Tunku Ampuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud. Also present were Her Highness Tan Sri Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz Almarhum Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'Adzam Shah, Tunku Temenggong Kedah; Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad; and Maaedicare Charitable Foundation Chief Executive Officer Anne Rajasaikaran.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Call for dialysis nurse certification to enhance Malaysia healthcare
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has been urged to establish a specialised Dialysis Nurse certification to strengthen Malaysia's healthcare workforce and enhance patient care. Tunku Datuk Yaacob Khyra, Chairman of the Maaedicare Charitable Foundation, proposed the initiative during the foundation's annual fundraiser, *An Enchanted Evening – A Gala for Giving 2025*. Yaacob suggested a two-month training programme to equip nurses with dialysis-specific skills, which could lead to higher salaries compared to general nursing roles. 'This certification would recognise their specialised role and improve retention,' he said. He also noted that Renal Nurses, who undergo six months of advanced training, could then focus on more complex procedures, optimising their expertise. The issue of trained Renal Nurses leaving Malaysia for better opportunities abroad was also highlighted. 'A tiered training structure would reduce financial losses from staff turnover,' Yaacob added. The event, attended by Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir and Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, raised RM600,000. Funds will support kidney care at 11 dialysis centres, upgrade cardiac diagnostic facilities, and expand free health screenings at Klinik Amal Percuma clinics. Since 1994, Maaedicare has subsidised dialysis for over 32,000 patients and expanded cardiac and screening services for underserved communities. - Bernama
